Q: How large does Electric Flash Grass Tree get?
A: It forms a clump, typically reaching 4-8 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width. At maturity, it develops a multi-trunked, palm-like form.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best foliage color?
A: For the most vibrant variegation (cream margins, chocolate centers), provide full sun to partial sun. In too much shade, the foliage will lose its striking contrast and become greener.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is drought tolerant and heat-loving. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Does it flower?
A: Yes, mature plants produce tall, branching panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring, which are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: It is a tender perennial, reliably hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It is frost-tender and should be protected from freezing temperatures. In colder zones, it can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer.